How Are Hybrid Strains Different From Indica & Sativa Strains?
The Indica and Sativa classes of cannabis are not actually separate species. They’re just different varieties within one genetic makeup: the Cannabis sativa L plant species, which includes both an Indica variety as well as a Sativa incarnation.
So essentially, we can’t really attribute any psychoactive effects to either Indica or Sativa.
It’s actually something called the entourage effect which occurs with all weed strains when consumed into your body.
This is because cannabinoids like THC & CBD are only one part of this equation – terpenes and flavonoids work together as well.
Hybrid Weed Plant Characteristics
Many cannabis plants today can be categorized as either Indica or Sativa as opposed to “pure Indica” or “pure Sativa” because “landrace strains,” or original cannabis strains are super hard to find these days.
Hybrid cannabis plants are a more modern cultivar than landrace strains.
Hybrid strains can be tall, bushy leaves have many unique qualities that make them evident these were bred for performance – or intense highs.
Hybrid strain cannabis plants can also be shorter and thinner, producing different effects depending on how they’re grown.
Hybrid strains are cultivars that have been bred from landrace strains in order to be more varied in their qualities.
What Are Hybrid Strains?
Hybrid strains are cannabis plants that are a cross between the two different cultivars – either Sativa’s which give off more mentally stimulating effects or Indica’s which are known more for relaxation and as a remedy for insomnia.
Indica-dominant strains are known for their physical effects, including pain relief and muscle relaxation.
Sativa-dominant varieties provide mental stimulation with an increased sense of creativity or imagination that some people find helpful in managing symptoms like anxiety disorders and depression
What Are The Most Popular Hybrid Weed Strains?
Some people might say that since most Canadian weed available on dispensary shelves and online dispensaries these days are basically all hybrids, our list of popular Hybrid strains should include more than just those listed below, these buds are a great place to start your journey with our Hybrid strains.
Mix & Match (AAA-AAAA) Strain – 1g x 7
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Mix & Match (AAA-AAAA) Strain – 7g x 4
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Mix & Match (AAA) Strain – 28g x 4
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Mix & Match (AAA) Strain – Quarter Pound (112g) x 4
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Mix & Match (AA-AAAA) Strain – 28g x 8
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Mix & Match (AA-AAAA) Strain – 28g x 16
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Mix & Match (AA) Strain – 28g x 4
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Mix & Match (AA) Strain – Quarter Pound (112g) x 4
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Donkey Breath (Craft)
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Donkey Breath high is pretty mellow in nature, with indica effects that are perfect for a less experienced user. It starts with a euphoric lift that gives your mood a boost and eases any mental pain with a hazy laziness. This is accompanied by a building body buzz that warms you but doesn’t weigh you down or cause couch-lock. You might feel hungry or a little bit lethargic at times, but that’s about it.
Dragon’s Breath (Craft)
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Dragon’s Breath an ideal bud for treating conditions such as chronic pain, lack of appetite, chronic fatigue, mild to moderate cases of depression, and chronic stress. This bud has large and lumpy popcorn-shaped forest green nugs with dark amber hairs, light minty green patches, and a thick frosty coating of oversized crystal milky white trichomes. The buds have an aroma of spicy sweet tropical fruit with a hint of pungent earth. The flavor is of sweet citrus with an earthy aftertaste that becomes surprisingly spicy upon exhale.
Miracle Alien Cookies (Craft)
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MAC brings on the hard-hitting effects that will have you feeling totally happy with the world around you in no time at all. It starts with a rush of heady effects that fill your mind with a sense of happy creativity and pure euphoria. This is accompanied by a deep-felt relaxation that permeates your very being, leaving you totally calm in both mind and body without a care or pain in the world.
One Punch (Craft)
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One Punch high definitely comes in with a vengeance, slamming into your mind first with a heavily stoney and unfocused state before taking hold of your body. A body stone accompanies this heady state, locking you to the couch and leaving you fully immovable for hours on end. You’ll feel euphoric and giddy from start to finish, with a sleepy overtone that quickly turns narcotic, dropping you off into a long and peaceful sleep.
Supreme Death Bubba (Craft)
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Supreme Death Bubba with soaring THC levels, greater than 27% in some cases, this richly green and purple nug is likely to leave you in a waking coma. That is if you manage to stay awake. Firstly this dank bud is covered in white trichomes and brown hairs and smells of pine and musk. Next is a well rounded out flavour with lemon zest and spiced rum.
Blueberry Gelato AAAA
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Blueberry Gelato is a hybrid weed strain. Reviewers say this strain makes them feel hungry, aroused, and happy. Blueberry Gelato has 25+% THC and 1% CBG. The dominant terpene in this strain is pinene. If you’ve smoked, dabbed, or otherwise enjoyed this strain, Blueberry Gelato, before let us know! Leave a review.
Blueberry Octane AAAA
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Blueberry Octane is said to be perfect for treating conditions such as chronic fatigue, depression, migraines, and chronic stress or anxiety. This bud has grape-shaped olive green nugs with bright blue undertones, fiery orange hairs, and a frosty thick coating of tiny amber colored crystal trichomes. It has a smell much like the taste, with a spicy yet sweet earthy vanilla effect that’s accented by fragrant florals.
Blueberry Supreme AAAA
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Blueberry Supreme is a legendary strain with impeccable genetics that are responsible for the Blue genetic family of strains. Originally bred by DJ Short in the 2010 as a result of years of vigorious research and experience, Blueberry Supreme rose to celebrity status and cemented its place in the cannabis history books by winning the High Times’ Cannabis Cup in 2016 for Best Indica Flower. This strain is known for stimulating the senses, and as its name may suggest, the distinct aroma and flavour profile are reminiscent of sweet, ripe blueberries.
Couch Lock AAAA
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Couch Lock is an indica-dominant hybrid bred by the masters at British Columbia Seed Company. This medical strain has a short flowering period and is best grown indoor. Having a strong sedative effect, it can be used to treat pain, nausea, anxiety, eating disorders and insomnia. The aroma is strong and mostly hash. The flavor is earthy, skunky and distinctly robust. Couchlock strain is recommended for evening and nighttime use.
Diablo Death Bubba AAAA
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Diablo Death Bubba buds have dense compact medium-sized arrowhead-shaped neon green nugs with a thick spattering of furry rich amber hairs. These nugs are completely caked with frosty white trichomes and a fine layer of sticky sweet resin.
El Chapo AAAA
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El Chapo is a potent indica strain out of California that smells of rich earth and pine. With dense jade popcorn buds that exhibit a shimmering coat of trichomes, this strain is visually striking and worth keeping on display. Its effects are initially stunning and settle on the body as carefree relaxation. El Chapo OG is preferred near the end of the day as its effects can become rather sedating with continued use.
El Padrino AAAA
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El Padrino delivers piney and earthy flavors with pungent undertones and is incredibly potent at the same time. The high is unlike any other and is indescribable to say the least. It is powerful enough to knock you out for good if you are not careful.
Holy Grail AAAA
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Holy Grail has a strongly spiced and citrusy smell mixed in as well. Its taste is like that of pine, but with a earthy and sweet combination thrown in. It’s common to feel dry eyed and as if you swallowed sand after smoking, but dizziness and paranoia can also be felt sometimes.
Night Terror OG AAAA
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Night Terror OG is what you get when you combine Blue Dream with Rare Darkness #1 genetics. This cleverly named hybrid sways heavily toward the indica side of the spectrum, inducing relaxing effects that sink deeper in the body over time. You may find your eyelids feeling heavy before long, but don’t let a name like Night Terror OG fool you: a good night’s sleep is on its way. This 70% indica isn’t necessarily a day-ender, as the OG Kush in Rare Darkness’ genes provides a heady, invigorating buzz that deteriorates stress at the end of a long day. These effects are ushered in by flavors of blueberry and fruit with subtle notes of lemon, pine, and diesel.
Pink Rockstar AAAA
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Pink Rockstar high is just as beautiful, with effects that are said to be like a warm, soothing blanket for the mind. You’ll feel fully calmed from head to toe with a sense of deep relaxation in both mind and body. This is accompanied by a light touch of couchlock and sleepiness that can have you dozing off before you know it.
Platinum Rockstar AAAA
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Platinum Rockstar, also known as “Platinum Rockstar Kush” is an indica marijuana strain made by crossing Rockstar with Platinum Kush. This strain takes on a platinum-silver shade due to its thick coat of crystal resin. With purple hues and bright orange hairs, its buds grow dense with a sweet fruity and hashy aroma. The buzz from Platinum Rockstar has been described as strongly cerebral and body-numbing.
Purple Kush AAAA
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Purple Kush is a pure indica strain that emerged from the Oakland area of California as the result of crossing Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Its aroma is subtle and earthy with sweet overtones typical of Kush varieties. Blissful, long-lasting euphoria blankets the mind while physical relaxation rids the body of pain, sleeplessness, and stress.
Cherry Punch AAA
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Cherry Punch is a potent sativa-hybrid marijuana strain crossed between Cherry AK-47 and Purple Punch F2. Bred by Symbiotic Genetics, Cherry Punch (also known as Black Cherry Punch) is widely celebrated for its bold cherry flavor profile that comes from dense, citrus terpenes. Consumers who smoke this strain say it smells fruity and rich and a little skunk-like. The high you get from smoking Cherry Punch is uplifting and relaxing – perfect for jamming out to a new album or even taking care of a few errands. This strain is ideal for those seeking relief from anxiety and stress. Cherry Punch buds come in a dark green color with purple specks and striking orange hairs.
Daniel Larusso AAA
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Daniel Larusso is highly sought after for its heavy high that hits like an indica even though it’s a balanced hybrid. The high comes on fast and hard with a building euphoric sense, immediately pushing out any negative or racing thoughts and replacing them with giddy unfocused happiness. As your mind settles into this heady state, a relaxing body high will wash over you, dropping you into a state of pure sedated couchlock that won’t really have you dozing off, just kicked back.
Jet Fuel Runtz AAA
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Jet Fuel Runtz high smashes into you with an immediate effect felt right in the forehead and behind the eyes. You’ll feel euphoric and uplifted with a sense of tingly cerebral energy that can leave you super giggly at times. As your mind soars through the clouds, your body will succumb to a feeling of complete relaxation that doesn’t cause sedation or couch-lock, but rather leaves you incredibly lazy.
Master Jedi AAA
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Master Jedi was created in the Galactic Republic, most likely as a cross between Master Kush and Jedi Kush. When growing, these younglings are bushy and generally high yielders. Once they flower at about 8 weeks, the buds will give off the distinctly musky aroma that kush strains are known for. These kush traits come through in the taste as well along with a lemony citrus aftertaste. The indica Force is strong with this one and it definitely promotes full body relaxation, so make sure you’re ready to begin your training.
Mendo Breath AAA
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Meat Breath is a strain that crosses Meatloaf and the fabled Mendo Breath. Representing standard Hybrids today, it has deep purples, bright greens, orange hairs, and thick trichome coverage, making this flower striking in both color and contrast. And there is even more to this strain than just looks. It will smell earthy and sweet, but also give off a distinct diesel smell; to put it simply, it smells dank. Both the smell and the flavor tend to linger, so be sure to consider that when partaking.
Mona Lisa’s Breath AAA
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Mona Lisa Breath packs full-bodied warming effects that will have you feeling stimulated, aroused and ready to take on the world. You’ll feel your mental state lifted with a happy sense that instantly edges out any negative moods or racing thoughts. A light physical high comes next, working its warming tendrils throughout your body with a stimulating and tingly effect that soothes aching muscles and sore joints. This combination isn’t sedative, but rather helps you to truly stretch out and relax, free from anything that’s plaguing you.
Purple Runtz AAA
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Purple Runtz, also known as “Purple Runts” is a hybrid weed strain made by crossing Gelato #33 with Zkittlez. This strain is more calming than energizing. Reviewers on Leafly who have smoked this strain say it makes them feel aroused, euphoric, and tingly. Purple Runtz has 14% THC and is ideal for both new and experienced cannabis consumers. The dominant terpene of this strain is limonene, which is often associated with citrus flavor. Consumers tell Leafly Purple Runtz has an earthy flavor, with grape and tropical undertones. Medical marijuana patients often buy this strain when dealing with mild pain, stress, or inflammation. The original breeder of Purple Runtz is unknown.
Rockstar AAA
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Rockstar is an indica marijuana strain made by crossing Rockbud and Sensi Star. This strain produces powerful mind and body effects that are euphoric and sedating. Rockstar smells like sweet grapes with undertones of spice. Medical marijuana patients choose this strain to relieve symptoms associated with headaches, pain and sleep disorders. Growers say Rockstar grows best outdoors.
Rockstar Peanut Butter AAA
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Rockstar Peanut Butter will sink in, starting with a cerebral head rush lift before spreading throughout the rest of your body in tingly body buzz waves of energy. These tingles start in the back of your neck and spine before spreading their buzzing tendrils throughout the entirety of your body, muscle relaxing, leaving you hopelessly relaxed in a body buzz, kicking back without a care in the world – that is, until the munchies hit. Be sure to have some snacks on hand after these relaxing effects, since you won’t really be able to get up off the couch to hunt for any at this point.